Caring Padiham couple's inspirational idea to help children beat coronavirus stress is picture perfect

By Susan Plunkett

Published 19th Mar 2020, 12:00 BST

Updated 19th Mar 2020, 12:02 BST

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A couple in self isolation, due to the coronavirus, came up with an idea to put a smile on people's faces in these uncertain times.

Viv Storey decided to hold a children's colouring competition and she invited any youngsters stuck at home to colour a picture and post it on her facebook page.

With Easter eggs and chocolate treats for prizes the budding artists were set a deadline and as the pictures came in Viv's husband Justin acted as the judge.